Blog: Cat
Neutering and Spaying
Spaying or neutering your cat is one of the responsibilities of being a pet owner. It has numerous long-term health benefits. It also helps with the control of the overall feline population. Did you know every year 50,000 unwanted pets are euthanized in Ontario due to overpopulation?
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens require a physical exam and their first vaccines at 8 weeks of age. They are very susceptible to a number of diseases at this age.
Deworming
It is fairly common for a cat to become infected with internal parasites at some point in its lifetime. Most of these worms live in the intestines and feed on the digesting food that is found in the gut or attach to the gut wall and feed on the animal’s…
Senior Cat Care
The population of mature and senior cats is increasing. 35-40% of cats in North America are at least 7 years of age, and it’s not uncommon for cats to live well into their twenties. Better nutrition, safer lifestyles, and improvements to preventive health care have contributed to this trend. While…